R&D Test Systems Engineer
Electus Recruitment • Cheltenham, England • Posted July 13, 2026
About the Role
R&D Test Systems Engineer
Location: Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Engineering / Research & Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D Test Systems Engineer to support the delivery of advanced engineering programmes. This short term contract will see you playing a key role in the build and commissioning of specialist test equipment used to validate complex electro mechanical systems.
This is a hands on engineering role suited to someone with experience building and commissioning bespoke test rigs in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
What you will be doingBuild mechanical test rigs in accordance with engineering drawings and plans Complete rack wiring and instrumentation installation Install plumbing for liquid cooling systems Commission and bring test equipme...
Location: Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Engineering / Research & Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D Test Systems Engineer to support the delivery of advanced engineering programmes. This short term contract will see you playing a key role in the build and commissioning of specialist test equipment used to validate complex electro mechanical systems.
This is a hands on engineering role suited to someone with experience building and commissioning bespoke test rigs in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
What you will be doing